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Childbirths in Korea rise by most in 12 years in July

The number of babies born in Korea rose by the largest margin in 12 years in July as the country is struggling to address the grim demographic changes of ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging, data showed Wednesday.

Sep 25, 2024By Yonhap
Childbirths in Korea rise by most in 12 years in July

Korea calls for UN monitoring of Japan's compliance on UNESCO World Heritage Site

Korea's foreign minister has asked the U.N. cultural agency to monitor Japan's compliance with recommendations on a Japanese mine complex, which is associated with Korea's wartime forced labor and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sep 25, 2024By Yonhap
Korea calls for UN monitoring of Japan's compliance on UNESCO World Heritage Site

Preparations under way for 1st exploratory drilling in December for oil, gas prospects

Preparations have been under way for the first exploratory drilling in December for potential oil and gas reserves off the nation's East Sea, officials said Wednesday.

Sep 25, 2024By Yonhap
Preparations under way for 1st exploratory drilling in December for oil, gas prospects

Drunk driver crashes van into city bus in Daejeon, leaving 28 injured

A van driven by a drunk person collided with a city bus in the central city of Daejeon, causing the bus to crash into a bridge pillar and leaving 28 people injured, two of them seriously, police said Wednesday.

Sep 25, 2024By Yonhap
Drunk driver crashes van into city bus in Daejeon, leaving 28 injured

Public opinion sought on Lotto prize amid discontent over low payouts

The government has launched a public survey on the scale of lottery winnings following growing complaints about alleged manipulation, multiple winners, and perceived inadequacies in jackpot payouts.

Sep 25, 2024By KTimes
Public opinion sought on Lotto prize amid discontent over low payouts

Han River ecosystem shows substantial recovery after city's restoration initiatives

Ongoing efforts to enhance the self-sustainability and biodiversity of the Han River ecosystem are yielding substantial results, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday.

Sep 25, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Han River ecosystem shows substantial recovery after city's restoration initiatives

Seoul city to install steel protective guardrails along accident-prone roads

The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will install guardrails made from steel along accident-prone roads to protect pedestrians following a deadly car crash that left nine people dead in July.

Sep 24, 2024By Yonhap
Seoul city to install steel protective guardrails along accident-prone roads

Prosecutors reviewing whether to investigate court-recognized slush fund linked to ex-President Roh

Prosecutors are considering whether to investigate a decades-old massive slush fund linked to former President Roh Tae-woo, after it surfaced in a high-profile divorce suit involving the chairman of SK Group, sources said Tuesday.

Sep 24, 2024By Yonhap
Prosecutors reviewing whether to investigate court-recognized slush fund linked to ex-President Roh

Gov't considers flexible pay, visa extensions for Filipino caregivers after 2 disappear

The central and local governments are considering allowing Filipino caregivers to choose between a weekly or monthly pay system and extending their permitted stay from the current seven months to three years.

Sep 24, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Gov't considers flexible pay, visa extensions for Filipino caregivers after 2 disappear
  • Seoul City faces growing calls to scrap Filipino nanny program

Unsung hero of Ulleung Island: Coupang deliveryman's story goes viral

A YouTube videofeaturing a Coupang deliveryman on Korea's Ulleung Island has gone viral, revealing his tough working conditions on the remote, hilly island.

Sep 24, 2024By Kim Se-jeong
Unsung hero of Ulleung Island: Coupang deliveryman's story goes viral
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